I was just sitting on the couch and had my little 9 month old kitten (Cillian) jump on my lap for some snuggling. I noticed his breath smelled bad. So I decided to have a look at his mouth. He has gingivitis. Its only red and inflammed near his teeth. No other reddness or swelling any where else. Obviously he has no build up on teeth since he's only 9 months... I'm taking him into work with me to get checked out tommorrow. I was hoping in the mean time someone could give me an idea as to whats going on with him.
I have heard or stomatitis before and know that most of the time all the teeth have to be pulled. I just dont know how to tell if he has it or not. I dont know what to look for to tell the differance between that and juvinelle gingivtis or any of the other gum diseases.
Then I have myself freaking out because I know othe diseases can play a part in gum disease... He did test negative for FIV and FeLV but now I want to retest him just to be safe. I'm also freaking out because I read that kidney problems can cause gum problems and that young cats with it tend to be very small... He only weighs around 5 pounds and is very small for his age...
If anyone could give me an idea as to what could be wrong I would appreciate it... Also, if you could spare some vibes for him. I just dont want anything to be seriously wrong with him. He's been through so much already...
I have heard or stomatitis before and know that most of the time all the teeth have to be pulled. I just dont know how to tell if he has it or not. I dont know what to look for to tell the differance between that and juvinelle gingivtis or any of the other gum diseases.
Then I have myself freaking out because I know othe diseases can play a part in gum disease... He did test negative for FIV and FeLV but now I want to retest him just to be safe. I'm also freaking out because I read that kidney problems can cause gum problems and that young cats with it tend to be very small... He only weighs around 5 pounds and is very small for his age...
If anyone could give me an idea as to what could be wrong I would appreciate it... Also, if you could spare some vibes for him. I just dont want anything to be seriously wrong with him. He's been through so much already...